March 2003
Week of March 21st thru March 28th
 

Leaders of the New School?

Get ready for CHRIS ROCK & BERNIE MAC IN "HEAD OF STATE"

Is America ready for a new President? A Black President? or even a Black vice-president?

Coming out on March 28th, Chris Rock and Bernie Mac hope fans come see them in Head of State. In the meantime, blackfilm.com previews the latest DVDs and celebrates Women's History month with our 2nd Annual Salute to Women Directors film tour along with hand picked DVDs for you to view.

Till next time,
the blackfilm.com crew

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Features

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Head of State: An Interview with Director/Actor Chris Rock
When it was time, HBO gave him the biggest break of his career, his own show, The Chris Rock Show. Now in his directorial film debut, Chris, along with some writers from his hit cable show, have him vying for President of the USA in Head of State. In an interview with blackfilm.com, Chris talks about his role as a first time film director.

Interviewed by Wilson Morales

Dreamcatcher: An Interview with Morgan Freeman
Once in a while, he would have a role we don’t expect him to play. Such is the case with his film “Dreamcatcher”, based on the Stephen King novel. In an interview with blackfilm.com, Morgan spoke to me about his character in the film.

Interviewed by Nicole L. Williams

An Interview with Alice Walker
In an interview with blackfilm.com, Famed Author Alice Walker talks about the special edition DVD release of "The Color Purple".

Interviewed by Monikka Stallworth

Celebrate Women's History Month
If you are looking for a film to celebrate Women's History Month, then watch any of these films on video and you won't be disappointed.

by Wilson Morales

Bend It Like Beckham : An Interview with Director Gurinder Chadha
Already a hit overseas, this little film has topped the box office charts in England, South Africa, New Zealand, and is now coming over to the United States. In an interview with blackfilm.com, Director Chadha talks about her latest film, Bend It Like Beckham.

Interviewed by Wilson Morales

The Hunted : An Interview with Benecio Del Toro
Two years after winning the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for his role in Traffic, Benecio Del Toro finally has a lead role. In an interview with blackfilm.com, Benecio talks about his role in The Hunted and how he loves it when he doesn’t get acting parts

Interviewed by Wilson Morales

Bringing Down the House: An Interview with Queen Latifah
In her biggest film role, Queen Latifah has a lead role opposite Steve Martin in Bringing Down the House. In an interview with blackfilm.com, she talks about her Oscar nomination call and her choice to make her current film less offensive.

Interviewed by Wilson Morales

Tears of the Sun: An Interview with Antoine Fuqua
In his new film, Tears of the Sun, he tackles a subject matter that hits close to home as the threat of war emerges. In an interview with blackfilm.com, Director Antoine Fuqua talks about his latest film and how much realism he wanted the film to be.

Interviewed by Wilson Morales

Tears of the Sun: An Interview with Monica Bellucci
Not only does she have a role opposite her husband Vincent Cassell in the controversial film Irreversible, she also stars in the latest film directed by Antoine Fuqua Tears of the Sun. By summer time, she will also star in the heavily anticipated Matrix Reloaded with Keanu Reeves. In an interview with blackfilm.com, Monica Belluci talks her role in Tears of the Sun and her upcoming films.

Interviewed by Wilson Morales

 
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DVD Releases
Coming out this week (March 18) is the DVD and VHS release of 8 Mile, which starred Eminem, Mekhi Phifer, Brittany Murphy, and Kim Basinger and Empire, directed by Frank Reyes and starring John Legiuzamo, Denise Richards, Peter Sarsgaard, & Delilah Cotto.

Compiled by Wilson Morales
 
DVD Previews
Catch Ice Cube, Orlando Jones, Nick Cannon, Denzel Washington, and Derek Luke at home in a few weeks as the DVDs of Friday After Next (New Line), Drumline (20th Century Fox) and Antwone Fisher (Fox Searchlight) will coming out soon.

Compiled by Wilson Morales
 
Boat Trip
If you ever woke up one morning with the inclination to be entertained by a film boldly filled with sexual innuendo and jokes of every sexual orientation, see the lighthearted Boat Trip.

Reviewed by Niija Kuykendall

Bend It Like Beckham (in Film)
Already a hit in England and other parts of the world, Bend It Like Beckham is a charming, upbeat comedic film that should please all. A definite must see.

Reviewed by Wilson Morales

Short Eyes (in Film)
Based on the award-winning play by Miguel Pinero, and directed by Robert M. Young, the film is well-acted with a frightening view of prison life.

Reviewed by Wilson Morales

Bringing Down the House (in Film)
This film may be a comic relief for some and not for others. It all depends on the style of humor that appeals to you. The authentic chemistry between Steve Martin and Latifah will keep the audience engaged in this corky storyline.

Reviewed by Diana Blain

Tears of the Sun (in Film)
Although the early stages of the film seems stiff with no place to go, Director Fuqua has taken a clichéd film and added some realism to make you think about the atrocities that occur in Africa but never spoken or read about.

Reviewed by Wilson Morales

Nowhere In Africa (in Film)
While the film is well done with beautiful cinematography of the Kenyan landscape and excellent character development, there is a part of me that was averse to watching a film in which, once again, the black folks are the strange “other”.

Reviewed by Niija Kuykendall

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